Published 17:42 IST, December 16th 2019

UFC: Kamaru Usman breaks Colby Covington's jaw at UFC 245 in brutal fight; watch video

Kamaru Usman's vicious right hand left Colby Covington bruised and battered at the main event title bout of UFC 245. See how Colby Covington's jaw broke.

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UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington pulled off one of most fierce nights in UFC history by putting everything y h in ir main-event fight at UFC 245. ' Nigerian Nightmare' Usman emerged as superior fighter eventually but many feel that Colby Covington deserves a lot of praise for fighting like a true champion. interim titleholder got his jaw broken after Kamaru Usman landed a vicious punch on his face but Colby Covington’s spirit was unharmed, as he kept on fighting with a broken jaw and bruised body. Have a look at Kamaru Usman's power straight from main event of UFC 245.

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UFC 245: Colby Covington drops and breaks jaws

dog fight between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington continued till final rounds of fight and Kamaru Usman did exactly what he was meant to do. ' Nigerian Nightmare' clearly dominated fight before making a final statement in Round .5. However, Colby Covington was a lost cause even before fight ended. After several jabbing and pounding, Kamaru Usman finally mand to land a bomb on his opponent's face and inflicted some serious dam on Covington. wonder, American challenger felt pressure of moment as he mitted to his cornermen about suffering from a broken jaw at end of Round 3. Take a look at Colby Covington’s confession at main event of UFC 245.

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It was a fight of b blood as both men clearly hated each or and y showed zero hesitation in portraying that throughout fight. Despite taking some heavy shots at initial rounds, Colby Covington desperately went for a finish, every time he got an opportunity. wonder, Colby Covington h his moments in fight but y were t eugh to get his hands on welterweight title at UFC 245.

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13:43 IST, December 16th 2019